Fire Damage, Is it cleanable or Replaced?

1/11/2022 (Permalink)

Fire damage to a garage

During the winter there is an increase of fires in homes for various causes. Some fires can be cleanable will minor painting other can be so damaged that the rooms will need to be demolished and rebuilt over several months for large projects. Depending on the level of soot, burnt material, kind of material will determine what steps are needed to remediate the fire damaged to ensure no smell is present after all the steps have been completed. Also considering factors are water damage if used to put out the fire.

For those cleanable fires customer often try to be helpful and clean themselves before having a company come in. What they don’t know is they can cause damage such as staining material that will need to be replaced or painted. It’s best to consult with a professional before attempting any DIY fire cleanup.

For the fire damaged in this photo due to electrical issues in a garage the drywall, insulation, electrical windows are doors were removed/replaced. Prior to any material being installed cleaning was done to the framing/joist and smoke sealing